NOTICE OF RACE
International Penguin
Class Dinghy Association
2018 International
Championship
July 14 – 15, 2018
Hosted by: Cambridge
Yacht Club
Cambridge, Maryland
Rules:
This
Regatta is sanctioned by the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association (IPCDA),
and will be conducted by IPCDA and hosted by the Cambridge Yacht Club. The
Regatta shall be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS), and the IPCDA
Class rules except as modified by this Notice of Race and the Sailing
Instructions.
The following 5 items shall apply:
l.
Minimum crew weight is 290 lbs for classic boats and 310 lbs. for modern
boats*. Minimum hull weight is 140 lbs. Excess hull weight may be applied
towards the crew weight. Up to 40 lbs. of non-floatable ballast is permitted.
2. Any boat that capsizes during a race, as
defined by the mast hitting the water, shall retire from that race.
3.
Anchors are not required.
4. One
serviceable paddle is required.
5. A painter NLT 25’ and 3/16” diameter
is required.
Notice
is hereby given that all participants, including spectators, officials and
others, participate in this event including pre- and post-race activities
entirely at their own risk.
*Modern boat
definition includes Burtis, Innovator, & Freedom hulls. Class measurer or
his designate shall make classification decisions.
Advertising and
Sponsors:
The
Regatta is designated Category A in accordance with Rule 80 of the RRS. There
will not be a penalty for items that are approved by the Organizing Authority.
Eligibility:
International
Championship:
The skipper shall be a member in good standing of the IPCDA and have
acknowledgement of payment of 2018 dues. For skippers sailing with non-family
member minor crew (under the age of 18), the name and emergency phone numbers
of the parents will be required or you can complete a Parental
Permission Form. Juniors (19 or under) may also sail in the “Senior” International Championship, however to be eligible
for senior awards, they must meet the senior weight rule.
Registration fee
International Championship $45.00 US
Entries
with checks made payable to IPCDA should be mailed to: Penguin Internationals
c/o Charles Krafft,
Sailing Instructions:
Sailing
Instructions will be available at the Skipper’s Meeting.
Measurements:
Measurements will be conducted from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday July 14, 2018.
Measurements may include but are not limited to hull weight, crew weight, and
safety gear. All equipment and measurement items are subject to measurement at
any point up to the awards presentation.
Scoring:
The low
point scoring system with no bonus points from the RRS Appendix A will be used.
In the event that six or more races are sailed, there will be a provision for a
throw-out. Three races shall constitute a series for the International
Championships.
Prizes:
Awards
will be presented to the top five finishers overall and to the top junior team
in the Senior Championships. Other special awards include the Penso Classic Boat, Tennerstedt GrandMaster’s,
the Bert and Faith Israel trophy for the top woman
skipper, and Lawson family team award.
Schedule of Events: 2018
INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Cambridge Yacht Club
Saturday, July 14th.
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Registration
and Measurement - Continental Breakfast at CYC
10:00 AM Competitors Meeting
11:00 AM First Warning
6:00 PM Dinner and Annual Meeting*
Sunday, July 15th
9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast at CYC
10:30 AM First Warning
Trophy presentation to follow racing
The Race
Committee has the option to hold as many races daily as possible weather
permitting. The intent is to have a
total of seven races for the event.
*Dinner not included in registration
fee. Options include CYC Gazebo picnic,
inside dining at CYC, or Cambridge Crab Cook-Off & Free Street Festival.
Communication : QUESTIONS: E-mail: Charlie Krafft, chaskrafft@comcast.net, 410-257-2379
A copy of this Notice of Race, Entry Form, and the General Information Package
can be found on the Penguin Class Web Site http://www.penguinclass.com.
Entry Form
2018 Penguin
International Championship
Skipper
______________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________
City____________________________
State _____ Zip __________
Phone
______________________(H) __________________________(cell)
E-Mail
__________________________________________________
Crew
Name ______________________________________________
Boat
#________________ Boat Name__________________________
Special
Awards Eligibility (please check if applicable)
GrandMaster’s
(skipper born prior to July 14, 1958) ___
Junior
(skipper born after July 15th, 1999) ____Family Team _____
Release
From Liability
The
undersigned releases the International Penguin Class Dinghy Association, the Cambridge
Yacht Club and their respective Officers, and the Race Committee from any
liability for personal injury or illness or property damage or loss resulting
from or incidental to my participation in any aspect of this event. My
participation is voluntary. My equipment is in safe condition. To the best of
my knowledge, I am physically well enough to participate safely. I agree to be
bound by The Racing Rules of Sailing, and by all other rules that govern this
event.
_____________________________ __________
_________________ _______
Skipper
Date
Crew
Date
Fees for International Championship
$45
Entry forms with the
appropriate registration fee payable to the IPCDA should be mailed to:
Penguin
Internationals c/o Charles Krafft,